Sunday Ministries
Sundays are the days chosen by many Christian denominations to set aside as Sabbath: a day where the pattern and pace of life are a bit different from the ordinary.
Sundays are the days chosen by many Christian denominations to set aside as Sabbath:
a day where the pattern and pace of life are a bit different from the ordinary.
Many contribute to making Sunday's a special time of week in the life of GSJ. Some of these contributions are visible to congregants on a Sunday, while others are behind-the-scenes to help everything run smoothly. You can see the shape of a typical Sunday listed here or get some answers to some Sunday FAQs you might have. Join us remotely either the day of a service, or dig back into our service archive for more!
Worship Online: This Weeks Service
We would be happy if you could join us either in person or on-line at 10:30 for this service of love for the planet we live on!
An Archive of Our Worship Services
He is risen! Please join us as we celebrate the risen Christ!
Good Friday - join us in person or on-line for our commemoration of this solemn day in Holy Week
Whether in person or on-line we would be happy if you could join us for this short evening service with communion
Yes it is Palm Sunday! Come celebrate with us this Sunday at 10:30 (in person or on-line as you are able).
Happy April and welcome to Glebe St James for this fifth Sunday of Lent - join us in person or on-line as you are able. Peace be with you. REMINDER: there is a potluck after church for all that extra food you prepared for last weeks cancelled service! And games!
Join us on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for the Fourth Sunday in Lent at noon on zoom
Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for the Third Sunday in Lent
Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather for National Affirming / PIE Day and the Second Sunday in Lent
Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather and for International Women's Day and the First Sunday in Lent
Either in person or on-line, be welcomed among us as we gather and celebrate Transfiguration Sunday
Sunday Worship, May 10th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Fifth Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings
Anniversary Sunday
Christian Family Sunday
Mother’s Day
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-4
This Sunday we are pleased to welcome Stephanie Langill wearing the hat of licensed lay worship leader,
leading today's service with guest preacher Rev.Whitman Strong.
Whit – the name he generally uses – grew up in our community of faith and became a
candidate for ministry from Glebe-St. James. Both his mother, Florence, and his father, George,
were also involved in ministry. He is now the Regional Minister for Pastoral Relations
in the Eastern Ontario and Outaouais Region of the United Church.
The service video is posted below, including the words to the hymns and songs.
Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate?
See our a guide to "Donating at a Distance" below.
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Sunday Worship, May 10th
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance)
or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
Sunday Worship, May 3rd A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Fourth Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; I Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
We will once again welcome Nancy Huggett, one our our Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
to lead us in worship this week, as Rev. Teresa's sabbatical continues.
You will find the service video below; it includes the words to the hymns and songs.
This bulletin
will help you follow along with readings, prayers and the reflection
Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate?
See our a guide to "Donating at a Distance" below.
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Sunday, May 3rd Worship Service
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
We hope you were able to glean something meaningful with you from today's service to take with you into the week ahead.
Don't forget the Virtual Coffee Hour today (May 3rd) at 1pm
- check the bulletin for details!
You can also watch services from previous weeks on our Sunday's page.
Sunday Worship, April 26th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Third Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; I Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35
We will once again welcome Nancy Huggett, one our our Licensed Lay Worship Leaders
to lead us in worship this week, as Rev. Teresa's sabbatical continues.
You will find the service video below; it includes the words to the hymns and songs.
This bulletin
will help you follow along with readings, prayers and the reflection
Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate?
See our a guide to "Donating at a Distance."
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Sunday, April 26th Worship Service
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
We hope you were able to take something meaningful with you from today's service.
You can also watch services from previous weeks on our Sunday's page.
Sunday Worship, April 19th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Second Sunday of Easter Scripture Readings
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; I Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
We welcome Nancy Huggett, one our our Licensed Lay Worship Leaders,
who will be leading us in worship this week, as Rev. Teresa's sabbatical begins.
This week we have two videos: you will find the words of hymns included in the first - our service video - and you can follow along with texts here in the
bulletin. The second video below contains this week's "Minute for Mission." If you'd like to take a closer look at Jim's announcement slides from this, or previous weeks, you can find them here.
Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate?
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Sunday Worship, April 19th
April 19th "Minute for Mission"
For this week’s Minute for Mission, we highlight the Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI).
Glebe-St. James a member of MHI. It is made up of a coalition of faith groups, local businesses,
community groups and all levels of government - all working to provide at-risk people with safe
and secure housing. Currently, MHI owns and manages 139 units that house between 300 to 400 people.
MHI is in the midst of constructing Veteran’s House, community housing for homeless veterans.
When completed, it will house 40 veterans and offer mental health and addiction services.
MHI still needs to come up with another $2.5 million to finish funding the project.
MHI does not qualify for the COVID-19 support programs put in place by different levels of government.
One of their annual fundraising events is the Tulipathon walk. This year’s walk will be a virtual
Tulipathon, where people are asked to do the walk on their own, respecting social distancing orders.
You can support the Tulipathon by donating on the MHI’s website.
It is worth noting that some of Glebe-St. James' outreach partners work together to help people at
risk of losing their housing. For example, some people living in MHI units are also supported by the
Ottawa Mennonite Refugee Association. Glebe-St. James supports the OMRA through grocery card sales.
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
We hope you found some sense of connectedness by joining our virtual worship! You can also view
the recordings of our recent services, including Holy week services for
Easter Sunday, April 12th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Easter Sunday Scripture Readings
Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24;
Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
You will find the words of hymns are included in the service video below,
Remember that we will be celebrating Communion during our Easter online worship service;
you are invited to have ready a beverage and a piece of bread/cracker to join in the celebration.
Interested in making a donation to the virtual offering plate? See our a guide to "Donating at a Distance." And if you need to double check any of Jim's announcement slides, they can be found here.
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Holy Week Worship, Easter Sunday - April 12th
You can also view the recordings of our recent services,
including Maundy Thursday and Good Friday on our Sunday's page.
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
Good Friday, April 10th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Good Friday Scripture Readings
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Psalm 22; Hebrews 10:16-25 or 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1 – 19:42
You will find the words of hymns are included in the service video below,
See also a guide below to "Donating at a Distance"
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Holy Week Worship, Good Friday - April 10th
You can also view the recordings of our recent services, including Maundy Thursday on our Sunday's page.
Joining us for Easter Sunday?
On Easter Sunday we will be celebrating Communion during our online worship service. In order to be prepared we invite you to bring a beverage and a piece of bread/cracker that you can consume during the Rite of Communion
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
Maundy Thursday, April 9th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
Maundy Thursday Scripture Readings
Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19;
I Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-17, 31b-35
You will find the words of hymns are included in the service video below,
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Holy Week Worship, Maundy Thursday - April 9th
You can also view the recordings of our recent services on our Sunday's page.
Palm Sunday, April 5th A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person doesn't mean that we can’t worship!
In preparation for of Palm Sunday celebrations, Jennifer Reid, our intrepid administrator,
sent out ideas to make your own Palm at home:
You will find the words of hymns are included in the main service video, and you can follow along with the reading and sermon texts here in the
bulletin. This week, children's time has been embedded into the service, but scroll down below for a second video, highlighting our M&S "Minute for Mission". See also a guide to "Donating at a Distance," and a note about our 1pm Zoom Town hall. Jim's announcement slides can be found here.
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
GSJ Sunday Worship, Palm Sunday - April 5th
This week's minute for Mission focuses on the Downtown Mission in Windsor, which remains open to during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing food and shelter to the city’s most vulnerable. They have put measures in place to promote physical distancing and are reviewing how to help their population with self-isolation needs. Financial donations are of great importance right now to ensure continued staffing and to adapt to possible self-isolation requirements in the shelter. "This pandemic has shined a huge light on the necessity for housing for folks," executive director Rev. Ron Dunn told CBC News. "These are people like us who deserve the right to be in isolation. They deserve the same things that we have, which is a home to go to honour what the law says- which is stay separate.”
Donating at a Distance
To make an "at a distance" donation to Glebe-St. James (to the operating fund, to outreach, to M&S, etc.) or specifically our ongoing
COVID-19 outreach fund, you have several options: the web donation button, by mail, by setting up PAR (pre-authorized remittance) or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door. In each case, you can specify where you would like the funds to be directed!
See more on the "Donate" section of our "How can I Help?" page.
Sunday, March 29nd WorshipA Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person does not mean we can’t worship!
This week we have several videos to share! The main service is found in the first video, while Stephanie has included something special for the children (the second video), as well as a guided prayer and meditation (the third video).
As with last week, the words of hymns are included in the video, and you can follow along with texts in the
bulletin. Jim's announcement slides are available for your reference; past announcements are also available here.
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together in worship!
Sunday Worship, March 29th, 2020
Time with the Children
"A Vision of Bones Come Alive" from Feasting on the Word by Carol A. Wehrheim.
A Guided Prayer and Meditation for Psalm 130.
Haven't tried guided prayer? All are welcome. Give it a try!
Thank-you for joining us in worship!
To make a donation to Glebe-St. James or our ongoing COVID-19 outreach fund,
either use the web donation button
or by using the mail-slot on the 650 Lyon Street South entrance door.
Sunday, March 22nd Worship - A Virtual Happening
Just because we cannot worship in person does not mean we can’t worship!
Though we are physically apart, let us bring our hearts, minds and spirits together.
The words of hymns are included in the video below, and you can follow along with texts in the
bulletin.
Sunday, March 15th from a distance!
If you were at home on Sunday, or otherwise missed the service, we tried our hand at recording!
You can watch the full service in video form below.
Highlights include Teresa's message shining a spotlight on the P.I.E. initiative
of Affirm United and why its important that we are an Affirming Congregation, Jim Richardson's Minute for Mission focus on Rendezvous 2020, coming up in August 2020, and the Choir's rendition of the Medical Mission Sister's "Joy is like the Rain". The service also started with Board Chair David Brown outlining the status of COVID-19 for GSJ. Prayers of the people included ideas of how to come together as a community during the pandemic. If you'd like to take a closer look at Jim's Announcement slides, you can find them linked here.
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Find out more about the programs and ministries happening on Sunday's at Glebe-St. James.
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- Sunday Service
- Bible Study: "Bibles & Brekkie"
- Music Ministries
- Nursery & Children's Church (Christian Development Ministry)
- Coffee & Conversation
- Worship Team (Greeters, Readers, Ushers, AV, Celebration Guild and more)
- Other Sunday Happenings
- Women's Intergenerational Group (WIG)
- Concerts Series
- Labyrinth Walk
Look to our Programs & Ministries
page for more!
Worship Ministry Team
From AV projection to celebration guild banners, the Worship Ministry team organizes the aspects of Sunday worship to seamlessly work together. Greeters, Readers, Ushers and more!
